When a lead runner is on 2nd base and a fly ball is hit to left field, how should the runner react? The answer is it depends on how many outs, the flight of the ball and the arm strength of the left fielder. Let's detail the situation.
In all cases on a fly ball to left field you should instantly walk with the ball as it is hit. If the ball is a double down the line you don't want to be heading back to the bag to tag and not be able to score. The decision must be made when you realize that a catch is more than likely going to happen. Otherwise, you walk with the fly ball and if the outfielder makes an amazing catch you might be able to scamper back and tag. Here are the decisions when you realize an out will be made.
0 outs, batted ball: With nobody out the runner is definitely thinking he wants to advance to 3B. Getting to 3B with 1 out is a priority in baseball strategy. Therefore, on a fly ball to leftfield, it is imperative that you fully understand the number of outs when the ball was hit. If you believe that you can advance to 3B here because of the aforementioned reasons you should try and make it. Being aggressive with 1 out heading into 3B is sound logic.
1 out, batted ball: With 1 out, you walk with the fly ball hit to leftfield. If the ball is caught you simply retreat and stay at 2B with 2 outs. There might be some solid logic in trying to advance on a ball hit in the left center gap if you can create a 1st and 3rd situation. Otherwise, stay at 2B with 2 outs. A hit will score you anyway.
When a runner gets to 2B, I yell "know your rules." These should be some basics of knowing your rules.
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